SRC-SLL, DBM S.B. 1107 76(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research CenterS.B. 1107
By: Shapleigh
Economic Development
8/3/1999
Enrolled


DIGEST 

Currently, the Texas Department of Economic Development maintains a
database on federal, state, and local economic development programs and
services, called the Texas Business and Community Development Clearinghouse
(clearinghouse).  S.B. 1107 requires the clearinghouse to prepare
information on programs and services that will benefit and assist
communities that have experienced significant job losses due to the North
American Free Trade Agreement.   

PURPOSE

As enrolled, S.B. 1107 sets forth provisions regarding the dissemination of
information on  programs and services to assist certain communities and
entities impacted by the North American Free Trade Agreement. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Chapter 481K, Government Code, by adding Section
481.1665, as follows: 

Sec. 481.1665.  INFORMATION ON PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR CERTAIN
COMMUNITIES AND ENTITIES.  Requires the Texas Business and Community
Economic Development Clearinghouse (clearinghouse), at least once each
two-year period, to provide written notice in English and Spanish regarding
those programs and services described by Section 481.167(b) that will
benefit and assist communities and entities that have experienced
significant job losses associated with the implementation of the North
American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).  Requires the clearinghouse to
provide the notice to each of the governing bodies of the municipalities
and counties, chambers of commerce, small business development centers, and
economic development centers located in the border region.  Requires the
clearinghouse to also provide the information contained in the notice on
the Texas Department of Economic Development's (department) website.
Requires the notice required by Subsection (a) to contain the Internet
address of the department's website and the toll-free telephone number of
the clearinghouse.  

SECTION 2.Emergency clause.
  Effective date: upon passage.